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Quiz about We Have Run Aground on Martinique

We Have Run Aground on Martinique! Quiz

See how much you know about the Caribbean island of Martinique. This quiz is an author challenge by Kyleisalive.

A multiple-choice quiz by Dizart. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Dizart

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
362,320

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
301

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Martinique is not an independent nation, but an overseas territory of which nation? Hint

United Kingdom

France

Netherlands

USA

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which one of these island groups is Martinique a part of? Hint

Windward Islands

Greater Antilles

Leeward Islands

Leeward Antilles

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which city is the capital of Martinique? Hint

Castries

Roseau

Basse-Terre

Fort-de-France

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the name of the volcano which is the highest mountain on Martinique? Hint

La Soufriere

Mount Pelee

Mount Liamuiga

Kick-'em-Jenny

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Question 5 of 10

5. Although the official flag of Martinique is that of her parent country, the island does have its own "unofficial" flag which features what type of creatures? Hint

Parrots

Sharks

Lions

Snakes

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Question 6 of 10

6. Martinique's economy is mainly agriculture-based; which of the following four is NOT a major crop grown for export there? Hint

Sugar

Wheat

Bananas

Pineapples

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Question 7 of 10

7. What religion is followed by the majority of the residents of Martinique? Hint

Islam

Roman Catholicism

Voodoo

Hinduism

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Question 8 of 10

8. What word best describes the terrain of Martinique? Hint

Savannah

Desert

Mountainous

Tundra

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Question 9 of 10

9. For the purposes of administration, Martinique is divided into four districts; what name is given to these regions? Hint

Departments

Arrondissements

Counties

Parishes

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Question 10 of 10

10. When would be the best time to visit Martinique if you wanted to avoid the rainy season? Hint

June

October

August

January

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Martinique is not an independent nation, but an overseas territory of which nation?

Answer: France

Martinique has been part of France since 1815, and its inhabitants are full French citizens.

2. Which one of these island groups is Martinique a part of?

Answer: Windward Islands

Situated between Dominica and St Lucia, Martinique is part of the Windward Islands, which themselves are part of the Lesser Antilles.

3. Which city is the capital of Martinique?

Answer: Fort-de-France

Fort-de-France is the capital and largest city on Martinique. Originally called Fort-Royal, it is the site of a French naval base.
Castries is the capital of St Lucia; Basse-Terre is the capital of Guadeloupe; and Roseau is the capital of Dominica.

4. What is the name of the volcano which is the highest mountain on Martinique?

Answer: Mount Pelee

Mount Pelee is 4,583 feet high and is an active volcano. In 1902 it erupted, causing the deaths of around 30,000 people.

5. Although the official flag of Martinique is that of her parent country, the island does have its own "unofficial" flag which features what type of creatures?

Answer: Snakes

Martinique's unofficial flag is coloured blue with a white Cross of St George, each quadrant containing a white fer-de-lane viper.

6. Martinique's economy is mainly agriculture-based; which of the following four is NOT a major crop grown for export there?

Answer: Wheat

Martinique is too small to have extensive wheat fields, but the volcanic soil and warm climate makes it ideal for growing fruit and sugar cane. Most of the sugar is nowadays used to make rum.

7. What religion is followed by the majority of the residents of Martinique?

Answer: Roman Catholicism

Around 95% of the population of Martinique are Catholics, reflecting the main religion of her parent country. Voodoo is not widely practiced on the island!

8. What word best describes the terrain of Martinique?

Answer: Mountainous

Martinique is a mountainous island with an indented coastline. It has an area of 1,128 square kilometres (436 sq mi).

9. For the purposes of administration, Martinique is divided into four districts; what name is given to these regions?

Answer: Arrondissements

Arrondissement is a French word for district. The four arrondissements of Martinique are Fort-de-France, La Trinite, Le Marin and Saint-Pierre.

10. When would be the best time to visit Martinique if you wanted to avoid the rainy season?

Answer: January

Martinique has a tropical climate, with little seasonal variation in temperature. The rainy season normally lasts from June until October.

Source: Author Dizart

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